Holmskioldia sanguinea       0

Author: Anders Jahan Retzius (1742-1821)
Family: Lamiaceae Subfamily: Scutellarioideae
Genus: Holmskioldia
English name: Cup and saucer
Zone: Asia

References
- Holmskioldia sanguinea (Family: Verbenaceae), Reddy, B and S.Y., Chandrashekar and S K, Nataraj and Latha, S. 2017 pag. 507-509. ResearchGate
General specifications
Biological type: shrub
Frost resistance: 41ºF
Leaf color: bright green
Flower color: red
Reproduction mode: hermaphrodite Plant whoes flowers produce both male and female gametes

Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 13,1ft x 6,5ft
Sun exposure: part sun (Sun hours: >3h <6h
Foliage: evergreen
Growth: average
Flowering time from August until November

Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 30%Compost+30%Coco+40%Sand
Plant watering: 3x a week pH 6.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Perennials; forestry plate 8cm, 1L container, 2L forestry pot, 6L container, 55L container
Propagation is done by cuttings
Sowing instructions
SPRING Sow the seeds at 5mm depth in the Well Drained Seed Sowing Mix between 68-77°F. During germination keep the substrate moist and in daylight. The seeds germinate in 3-6 weeks.
Experiences in the garden
11-06-19A Obtaining seeds from seed provider Rare Exotic Seeds collected in '....'. (Cultivated from unknown origin)
15-04-20 Sown 5 seeds in a tray, they did not geminate.
Protocol: Spring 5mm Sowing mix+Sand 64-72°F Damp substrate+Light 3-6w